Traditional dressing got a risque twist at the Fall couture 2016 collection by veteran designer Suneet Varma at a special show hosted at DLF Emporio mall, Vasant Kunj on Saturday evening.

The atrium of the luxury mall was converted into a runway, showcasing sexy blouses and intricate embroidery work. Sexy chandelier-like hand beaded blouses, tiny skirts with side-trains in hot pink, and plunging necklines were some of the points of departure that Varmas latest collection offered.

The intention to reinvent his style and cater to a younger audience was evident in the opening two pieces, with a silk lehenga skirt and a bandhgala tailcoat that boasted intricate floral embroidery in a yellow-green hue that was specially woven for the show. While the range was inspired by the 70s, there was also a profusion of floral motifs in many of the pieces smart embroidered jackets worn over white dhoti pants, sequins embellished chiffon saris and handcrafted poncho tops. The festive spirit was evident in the range of saris with flower karigari along the borders and pallus some worn twisted at the other front, and other draped elegantly with offshoulder blouses.

Speaking to Mail Today, Varma shared, The collection is very new for me. It was a very deliberate choice for us to want to do something interesting and young because I find that a lot of people who walk into my store are a lot younger, and we wanted to tweak it for them. While the SV signature is there in the shaded and sheer saris and the corset blouses, this time we have also added offshoulder tops, ponchos, capes, straight dhoti pants, short capri trousers and wide Pakistani trousers with tunics.??

The decision to take a more youthful approach towards couture was evident in the fact that the designer did not show any bridal lehenga, something most designers would shy away from. But Varma explains, It was a big decision but we did it deliberately, because even though we are known for our bridal wear, it never be the collection for the season. Brides-to-be know that they can come any time to our studio for personal sittings to get their perfect style for the big day.?? The showstoppers for the show were plenty, but rather than Bollywood actresses, the designer celebrated young and dynamic women. The princess of Jammu & Kashmir, Mriganka Singh was one such attentiongrabber who wore a maroon chiffon sari with sequins work and diamond earrings and necklace.